MENZA

Hokitika - Sing, Play & Create
2020-03-14
Two Music Workshops for West Coast Teachers (both happening Saturday 1:00-4:00pm on 14 March at Hokitika Primary School)

REGISTER HERE for WORKSHOP #1 – STRUM STRIKE & BLOW – For teachers of Years 3-10 (1:00 – 4:00pm)
In this fun and engaging workshop we will play some music games and look at the basics of ukulele, recorder and tuned percussion teaching. We will also look at some of the repertoire for the Strum Strike and Blow Festival, an annual festival held in Christchurch in late August.
Presenters:
Judith Bell & Celia Stewart
FREE for MENZA members (also for first year and student teachers)
$30 for non-members (includes MENZA membership)
REGISTER HERE for WORKSHOP #2 – Exploring Composition Hacks: How to create a simple composition in 10 minutes – For teachers of NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 (also 1:00 – 4:00pm)
In this workshop, we will explore the composition hacks out there and Nanako will share some of the useful tools for teaching how to compose a piece of music in a multi-sensory way with the guided discovery method, navigating less daunting creative composition tasks
Presenter:
Nanako Sato
FREE for MENZA members (also for first year and student teachers)
$30 for non-members (includes MENZA membership)

Arts Based Learning with Beth Cohen
2020-03-19 13:00 - 16:30 UTC | Christchurch School of Music (CSM), 100 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Project based learning using easy to play musical instruments to support well-being, belonging, communication, contribution and exploration.
This workshop is supported by the MENZA Networks of Expertise.
REGISTER HERE

When: March 19 from 1:30 – 4:00 PM
Where: Christchurch School of Music
With “Arts Based Learning” teachers will be able to create their own project based learning models that will promote independent and creative approaches, differentiated learning, positive behaviour, and teamwork
Active, kinesthetic learning, proven successful for children with special needs as well as supporting the well-being and achievement of ESOL and students at low decile schools. Teachers love what they learn from “Arts Based Learning” because it is fun to use and allows them to return to teaching as an art.
About Beth Cohen Music
Beth Cohen’s company, Cohen Arts & Education has provided professional development workshops, classroom support and educational consulting to public, private and charter schools since 1998, including New York City Schools and Canterbury Schools (since 2011). Beth is a NZ registered teacher and a doctoral candidate at the University of Canterbury where she is studying how Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts inspired students and teachers alike Since immigrating to New Zealand in 2011 Beth has worked as a teacher, conductor, adjudicator and professional development provider through Beth Cohen Music & Education.
REGISTER HERE

Whanganui - MENZA Networks of Expertise Event (Secondary+ITM)
2020-03-20
Friday 20th March
Whanganui Girls College, Jones Street, Wanganui East, Whanganui 4500
11:30am – 2:30pm
REGISTER HERE
Note, that this workshop will be tailored to the needs of the attendees, and you are encouraged to bring your questions along with your charged laptops.
11:30-12am Introduction, questions, outline and connections
12-1:30pm BYOD recording for any student.
This workshop will guide teachers through a BYOD friendly recording setup suitable for teachers and their students. Using online and free resources in conjunction with quality audio hardware, this workshop will be hands-on and based in the context of your school. Links to NCEA and Production Technology Unit standards will be included. By the end of this workshop, participants will have recorded a song from scratch and in doing so increase their confidence, knowledge and ability. It is a goal of Martin’s, that teachers would be able to record their own students the following day.
1:30-2:15pm What do you do with electronic students?
This workshop looks at the skills laptop music performers and composers need. It covers what you could offer to your students and what decisions you might need to make. Included is an overview of different styles and a demonstration of the tools used to compose and perform, including for SFRQ/Tangata beats. Opportunity for hands-on with software (including Ableton Live) and midi controllers.
2:15-2:30pm Reflection, evaluation and next steps.
This will include a short evaluation and personal reflection.
Martin Emo has run workshops for Music Technology throughout Aotearoa / New Zealand/Australia and online for MENZA, the Ministry of Education, NZQA and through his educational consultancy. He holds a Masters in Education based on effective professional development for Music teachers in using Music Technology. Martin is currently the Musicnet Facilitator for NZ and a Full-time PhD candidate. He is a classically trained electronic musician who began his Music technology journey only after mastering piano scales in every key.

Contact martinthomasemo [at] gmail.com if you have any queries.
Cost
Half Day (Whanganui)

$30+GST (and you also get MENZA membership)
Free for current MENZA members.

REGISTER HERE

National Concerto Finals
2020-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8013
The Final is being held at the James Hay Theatre, Christchurch Town Hall at
7.30p.m.
The Finalists will be accompanied by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
and conducted by Ken Young.

2019/2020 National Concerto Competition Finalists: Left to right: Lixin Zhang (Christchurch), Leon Chen (Auckland) and Ashani Waidyatillake (Auckland)

Hook Line Singalong Closing Date
2020-03-22 20:00
The closing date for original song entries is March 22, 8PM 2020.

The entry form is at hooklineandsingalong.com/enter-2/

Will you write the song for NZ Music Month 2020?

Create a song, win great prizes and have your work become an important taonga of NZ music, for thousands to sing.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SONG GUIDELINES

Closing date for entries is March 22, 2020 @ 8PM. Enter now!

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 New Plymouth - Networks of Expertise Event (Secondary & ITM)
2020-03-23
This event has been CANCELLED. This decision has been in consultation with the MoE guidelines and the MENZA board. Whilst the PLD is really important, it is not vital when we are wanting to delay community outbreaks as much as possible. MENZA are currently working on a plan to support teachers moving to digital teaching and expect more details on this early this week.
Monday 23rd March (Secondary and ITM)
Venue: Spotswood College, 129 South Road, Spotswood, New Plymouth 4310
Note, this day will be tailored to the needs of the attendees, and you are encouraged to bring your questions along with your charged laptops.
REGISTER HERE
Session 1 9am-12pm.
9am Introduction, questions, outline and connections
9:30-10:30am NCEA updates and workshop
This workshop will guide ITMs and teachers through the upcoming changes as part of the NCEA standards review and rewrite. Your feedback on changes will be sought, and there will be a discussion on the implication of future directions for ITMs and HODs of Music. Current NCEA standards will be discussed and any of your questions answered.
10:30-11:45am BYOD recording for any student – Part 1
This workshop will guide ITMs and teachers through a BYOD friendly recording setup suitable for teachers and their students. Worldwide, musicians are using the ability to record and hear their practice as a powerful tool in improving their playing. Using online and free resources in conjunction with quality audio hardware, this workshop will be hands-on and based in the context of your school. Links to NCEA and Production Technology Unit standards will be included. By the end of this workshop, participants will have recorded a song from scratch multiple times and in doing so increase their confidence, knowledge and ability. It is a goal of Martin’s, that teachers would be able to record their own students the following day.
11:45-12pm Answering Questions (and evaluation if only attending the morning session)
12-12:45 Lunch break
Session 2 12:45-3:45pm
12:45-1:15 BYOD recording for any student – Part 2
The morning workshop continued after a break, partially to see if you can remember what you learnt earlier.
1:15-3:30 pm What do you do with electronic students?
For any musician who has wondered what all the lights and buttons are about on a stage, this session is a great introduction. Starting with looking at the skills laptop music performers and composers need it moves into how to incorporate electronics with traditional instruments. It includes and an overview of different styles and a demonstration of the tools used to compose and perform, including for Smokefree Rocksquest/Tangata Beats. It covers what you could offer to your students and what decisions you might need to make. This workshop will include a thorough demonstration of software to help train modern electronic musicians in keyboard, pad-drumming and electronic drumming. An introduction to Ableton Live (most widely used software for music creation and performance in the world) will be included, with considerable time given to hands-on opportunity for attendees to use the different controllers and software demonstrated.,
3:30-3:45 NCEA, Workshop reflection, evaluation and next steps.
The final section will conclude the day and include a short evaluation and personal reflection.
Martin Emo has run workshops for Music Technology throughout Aotearoa / New Zealand/Australia and online for MENZA, the Ministry of Education, NZQA and through his educational consultancy. He holds a Masters in Education based on effective professional development for Music teachers in using Music Technology. Martin is currently the Musicnet Facilitator for NZ and a Full-time PhD candidate. He is a classically trained electronic musician who began his Music technology journey only after mastering piano scales in every key.
Contact martinthomasemo [at] gmail.com if you have any queries.
Cost Full Day

$80+GST (and you also get MENZA membership)
$50+GST for current MENZA member

REGISTER HERE

Kerikeri - Exploring Music with Children (CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19)
2020-03-28 09:30 - 15:30 | Kingston House, 123 Hone Heke Road, Kerikeri.
Come and explore how music can be integrated into the everyday classroom using the multi-sensory Orff approach that benefits our children. Starting with a simple story or Ukulele song we will explore different ways in which we can use language to create music and movement. Enjoy this hands on approach to music and the arts. This will be useful for early childhood teachers and for teachers of the early years in primary school. Some of the ideas will also be adaptable for middle and upper primary school. Workshop facilitators are Maria Croucher and Christoph Maubach.

The workshop coincides with Kerikeri 200, which will be celebrated on the same weekend in Kerikeri.

You can register here.

Music Tech and Tools 101
2020-04-15 10:00 - 10:30
Join Martin Emo, Menza Digital Kaiārahi, on Wed 15th April

For a 30min workshop will cover the following.

– Sound. Including what Microphones to use, what external Sound cards to use, improving your audio, and your student’s audio;

– Using keyboards, pianos and pad controllers

– Hearing and miking other Acoustic and Electric instruments for use online.

– Recording. Including Pros and Cons of different DAWs (and why!)

– Online Tools. A variety of online tools and software will be covered including how you and your students can make videos.

The session will end with a Q and A. Questions will also be answer during the chatroll below the facebook livestream.

To attend, just join the Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa Group page and the livestream will begin at 9:58 am. Just refresh the page until it pops up!

If you watch it, please take 2mins to fill out this survey for our reporting requirements to the Ministry of Education. http://www.bit.ly/menzaevaluation

At the end of the workshop, the video will be removed from facebook and uploaded, available along with the digital handout in the MENZA member area on https://menza.co.nz/resources

This workshop is in response to requests via the workshop request form. Request your topic here https://forms.gle/NZXoVgktfzdYG7dx9

Secondary Music Teachers - Chat with NZQA & MoE
2020-04-16 08:00 - 17:00
Join other Secondary Music Teachers for an informal video chat on Zoom hosted by the MENZA Digital Kaiārahi, Martin Emo.
We will be joined by:
Karen Scott, National Assessment Facilitator, NZQA
Delysse Glynn, National Assessment Moderator, NZQA
Matthew Stenbo, Senior Secondary Subject Specialist, Ministry of Education
After a round of introductions there will be a discussion.
You are asked to bring a question you have, and an idea to share with others.
Please note that many things haven’t been resolved but the guests will do their best to answer what they can.

Notes will be collated during the event and shared with participants afterwards on the menza resources page.
The zoom meeting does not have a password, but does have a waiting room. Please join from 9:55am and wait to be admitted.

Get the Zoom link from the MENZA Facebook page. or email menzadigitalkaiarahi [at] gmail [dot] com.

Soundtrap: An Introduction and Three Activities
2020-04-16 10:00 - 10:45
Join Martin Emo, Menza Digital Kaiārahi, for a 45min workshop will cover the following:

– Introduction to Soundtrap for beginners

– Tips and traps

– 3 activities you could do (these could apply to current users of Soundtrap or other DAWs)

– The session will end with a Q and A.

To attend, just join the Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa Group page and the livestream will begin at 9:58 am. Just refresh the page until it pops up!

If you watch it, please take 2mins to fill out this survey for our reporting requirements to the Ministry of Education. http://www.bit.ly/menzaevaluation

At the end of the workshop, the video will be removed from facebook and uploaded, available along with the digital handout in the MENZA member area on https://menza.co.nz/resources

This workshop is in response to requests via the workshop request form. Request your topic here https://forms.gle/NZXoVgktfzdYG7dx9

Itinerant Teachers of Music Chat
2020-04-17 10:00 - 11:00
Join other Itinerant Teachers of Music for an informal video chat on Zoom hosted by the MENZA Digital Kaiārahi, Martin Emo, at 10am this Friday.
(Sorry that time doesn’t suit everyone)
After a round of introductions there will be a general discussion about how to teach in a digital environment.

You are asked to bring a question you have, and an idea to share with others.
Notes will be collated during the event and shared with participants afterwards on the MENZA resources page.

The zoom meeting does not have a password, but does have a waiting room. Please join from 2:57pm and wait to be admitted.

Get the Zoom link from the MENZA Facebook page.

Professional Development in Music and Movement
2020-04-20 - 2020-04-25
Come and explore how to facilitate singing, storytelling, poetry, movement and playing instruments in an integrated way into your classroom programmes.
In the April school holidays, ONZA (Orff New Zealand Aotearoa) is offering teacher training 6-day courses in music and movement. This course is aimed at specialist and generalist teachers working in early childhood, primary, intermediate, and lower secondary school and community settings.
These courses are a hands-on, experiential, and gentle introduction to the practices and principles of the Orff approach. Participants in this course can achieve ONZA certification at Level 1. Level 2 is also being offered for those who have completed level 1.
The Orff approach is characterised by the integration of speech, movement, and music with a focus on improvisation. Because of its integrated nature, it works effectively alongside curriculum areas and boosts inquiry learning and gives opportunity to develop creativity in both the teacher and student.

Level 1 and 2 courses 20-25th April
Venue: Auckland University, Epsom Campus, Auckland.
Cost: Members: $600 Non-members: $640 Students: $400 (Early bird fees before April 2nd

Comments from participants
“The course was incredibly fun, hands-on, and it really allowed for equal participation and collaboration. I laughed, and I cried;
I was inspired and challenged. It is fair to say
that the course was life-changing for me both personally and professionally.”
“Many thanks for the Orff time! It was wonderful and let me learn to appreciate the beauty of collaboration and cultural diversity.”
…” the Orff approach offers an alternative culture of learning, where artistry is invited, contributions are celebrated, fun is had, and students are intrinsically rewarded through supported achievement and musically enriching collaboration”.
Funding and support in your school
ONZA (Orff New Zealand Aotearoa) has won funding by the Networks of Expertise to provide support to selected schools and early childhood centres to assist in the development of their music programmes. This comes in the form of a fully paid course to 1 or 2 teachers and assistance through mentoring by an experienced Orff educator or team, in the development of their music programmes at their school. This can be customised to meet the needs of the school and teacher, and the support will occur within an agreed-upon timeframe. Please contact us if you and your school are interested in the mentoring programme.
For all enquires contact Jo at jocharman@xtra.co.nz
To find out more, or register go to http://onza.nz/professional-learning-2/

Developing Musical Literacy - Online and Digital Tools suitable for Intermediate and Secondary teachers.
2020-04-22 10:00 - 10:45
Developing Musical Literacy – Online and Digital Tools suitable for Intermediate and Secondary teachers.

Wed 22nd 10am.

Join Martin Emo, Menza Digital Kaiārahi, for a 45min workshop covering software and websites you could use to support your students theory and harmony learning.

This will include at least

– Ableton Learn

– Groove Pizza

– Musicecademy

– Musition/Auralia (Rising Software)

The workshop will end with a Q & A.

To attend, just join the Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa Group page and the livestream will begin at 9:58 am. Just refresh the page until it pops up!

If you watch it, please take 2mins to fill out this survey for our reporting requirements to the Ministry of Education. http://www.bit.ly/menzaevaluation

At the end of the workshop, the video will be removed from facebook and uploaded, available along with the digital handout in the MENZA member area on https://menza.co.nz/resources

This workshop is in response to requests via the workshop request form. Request your topic here https://forms.gle/NZXoVgktfzdYG7dx9

LOOM - How to make short screen videos
2020-04-22 13:00 - 13:45
LOOM is a free desktop and browser tool to capture what you do on your screen. You can include yourself in the corner via a video camera. The audio can also be captured from whatever you are running in the computer, eg Software or Browser tabs, along with a microphone.

Save yourself time and create short videos instead of long emails or written documents explaining what your students need to do!

Wed 22nd NOTE the time is 1pm due to popular request.

Join Martin Emo, Menza Digital Kaiārahi, for a 45min workshop, ending with a Q & A.

To attend, just join the Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa Group page and the livestream will begin at 9:58 am. Just refresh the page until it pops up!

If you watch it, please take 2mins to fill out this survey for our reporting requirements to the Ministry of Education. http://www.bit.ly/menzaevaluation

At the end of the workshop, the video will be removed from facebook and uploaded, available along with the digital handout in the MENZA member area on https://menza.co.nz/resources

This workshop is in response to requests via the workshop request form. Request your topic here https://forms.gle/NZXoVgktfzdYG7dx9

Music Tech Part 2: Common issues and questions solved
2020-04-30 10:00 - 10:30
Join other music educators using new music technology for an informal video chat on Zoom hosted by the MENZA Digital Kaiārahi, Martin Emo.

Following on from the recent Music Tech workshop this is a chance to ask questions that you may now have as you start to use music technology. Bring your questions.

These will be collated during the event and shared with participants afterwards on the menza resources page.

The zoom meeting does not have a password, but does have a waiting room. Please join from 9:58am and wait to be admitted.To get the Zoom link, head to the Music Education New Zealand Aotearora Facebook page or email menzadigitalkaiarahi [at] gmail [dot] com.

Primary Music Specialist Chat#2: Realistic Whole School Activities.
2020-05-01 12:30 - 13:15
Join other Primary Music Specialists for an informal video chat on Zoom hosted by the MENZA Digital Kaiārahi, Martin Emo.

The purpose of this chat is to share ideas around realistic whole school activities.

Please bring an idea and a question to share.

These will be collated during the event and shared with participants afterwards on the menza resources page.

The zoom meeting does not have a password, but does have a waiting room. Please join from 9:58am and wait to be admitted.To get the Zoom link, head to the Music Education New Zealand Aotearora Facebook page or email menzadigitalkaiarahi [at] gmail [dot] com.

Ableton Live - An Introduction
2020-05-06 10:00 - 10:45
Join the MENZA Digital Kaiārahi, Martin Emo, for an introduction to Ableton Live.

With a free 90 day fully functioning trial, it’s a great time to jump into using Ableton. If you’ve always wondered why it’s the most-used Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), come along to this introduction.

Access the free trial here https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/

Notes will be collated during the event and shared with participants afterwards on the MENZA resources page.

This will be livestreamed on the MENZA Facebook page.

Itinerant Teachers of Music Chat#2: Questions and Exams
2020-05-07 15:00 - 15:40
Join other Itinerant Teachers of Music for a 30min video chat on Zoom hosted by the MENZA Digital Kaiārahi, Martin Emo, at 3pm on Thursday 7th May.

The purpose of this chat is to follow up the earlier discussion about teaching online. There will also be representatives from NZMEB, St Cecilia and Trinity College to add to our discussion about the implications for exams.

Please bring your questions.

Notes will be collated during the event and shared with participants afterwards on the menza resources page.

The zoom meeting does not have a password, but does have a waiting room. Please join from 2:57pm and wait to be admitted.

Get the Zoom link from the MENZA Facebook page.

Doing what you do....but in a Digital Environment
2020-05-12 10:00 - 10:45
Join Martin Emo, the MENZA Digital Kaiārahi in a workshop on “Doing what you do but in a Digital Environment”
This is focused on producers and performers of music to ECE and Primary-aged kids, especially those that are members of the Kiwi Kids Music Collective NZ.
The workshop will include
– Gaps present in home learning and schools right now.
– What you could do to support music in home learning and schools.
– 5 tips for teaching or performing online.
– How you could break down your show for use by music teachers.
The workshop will conclude with a chance to ask questions.
Notes will be collated during the event and shared with participants afterwards on the MENZA resources page.

The zoom meeting does not have a password, but does have a waiting room. Please join from 9:58am and wait to be admitted.

Get the Zoom link from the MENZA Facebook page.

Bands & Practical ideas for 0-2yrs of Instrument Tuition
2020-05-27 19:00 - 19:45
Do you teach bands or ensembles with students with a beginning knowledge of their instrument? This could be in upper primary, intermediate or lower secondary schools in a classroom or as an extracurricular activity.

The focus of this chat is on sharing ideas, tips and resources that you use to teach students in groups who have a low knowledge of music and their instrument. This could be between 0-2yrs of tuition, or perhaps you are teaching their instrument within the ensemble.

Please also bring your questions!

The zoom meeting does not have a password, but does have a waiting room. Please join from 6:58 pm and wait to be admitted.

Get the Zoom link from the MENZA Facebook page.

Getting audio tracks out of a Digital Audio Workstation
2020-06-03 18:30 - 19:15
Saving, downloading and sharing. You got your students to make a track using a Digital Audio Workstation, but now what do you do with the audio? How do you save it or share it? If you teach NCEA, how do you ensure you can mark it? This workshop is for any teacher and outlines how to save and export the audio (and midi) made in a Digital Audio Workstation. This will include practical examples with Soundtrap and Garageband. Other DAWs can be discussed but there won’t be time to demonstrate all of them. This will be followed by different ways to share these tracks and tips for managing audio track files. This workshop will finish with some considerations of some different uses of individual tracks, as opposed to a full song with all of the tracks combined. As always, bring your questions.
The workshop will be recorded along with the digital handout and will be uploaded to https://menza.co.nz/resource/digital-kaiarahi-resources/
The zoom meeting does not have a password, but does have a waiting room. Please join from 6:25 pm and wait to be admitted

Get the Zoom link from the MENZA Facebook page.

Young recorder virtuoso goes for Baroque
2020-06-22 19:00 | Arts Centre, Christchurch
Young gun musician Lily Doak has earned a soloist spot in two prestigious classical music concerts, where she is keen to show what her favourite instrument, the recorder, can do.
The University of Canterbury (UC)’s School of Music presents Together Again in The Great Hall of the Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora on 22 June, the first in the Arts Centre Chamber Series. The Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand presents “Beatles go Baroque” at The Piano Centre on 21 June, with a similar programme.
Doak, a UC Biochemistry and Music (double degree) first-year student, says she has always loved the recorder – an instrument most music students start with but soon leave behind. Yet the humblest of wind instruments has had a revival, claiming back concertos that were originally written for recorder but have been performed on flute for many years.
Serious about the recorder
“I suppose recorder is the first instrument I played, and I have played others since, but it’s the instrument I am most attracted to because of the freedom and expression,” Doak says.
“Other wind instruments seem to have a lot more resistance. I enjoy the style of music written for the recorder, baroque and the modern music that has been written since the revival of the recorder, and new techniques that have been developed. It is crazy and so different, and I want to show people what the recorder is capable of.”
UC Head of Performance Professor Mark Menzies agrees the recorder is a serious proposition.
“The recorder is often considered a school-kid’s instrument, but in fact to play it well at the professional, concert-performance level takes enormous skill and practice. Lily has been an extremely motivated recorder player since she started studies at UC,” Professor Menzies says.
Take Vivaldi’s La Notte, which features on the programme for the upcoming concerts. It was composed for recorder and Doak has been eager to perform it for five years. Now she has the chance and listening to different recordings as she prepared, she found some surprising interpretations, she says.
“La Notte is a journey into the night. A group called Red Priest did a version and they called it ‘the nightmare’ – theirs was as close as baroque gets to heavy metal, they took it to the extreme.”
Doak isn’t taking the heavy metal approach, however audiences are still in for a surprise.
“There are moments of calm and movements where you go crazy and you can’t believe you can play that fast!” she says.
Her other piece is by German composer Georg Philipp Telemann: “It is lighter and explores different musical styles from the French overture to Italian airs; you have to pay attention to the style you are imitating and switch styles within the one piece.”
Time management is key
The talented young musician began studying at UC while still at Burnside High School.
“The two years she spent studying both music and science while also finishing high school studies was a testament to her talent, her ability to connect on a mature musical level, and her delightful musicality,” Professor Menzies says.
Doak has been a national finalist in the New Zealand Chamber Music Competition, a member of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra, principal clarinet of the Burnside High School Orchestra and student conductor of the Burnside High School Junior Concert Band.
She is a current member of student-founded Seasonings Ensemble at UC. With playing, music and biochemistry to juggle, her time management skills have to be excellent.
“I have a very strict timetable where I plan every second of the day. When I don’t stick to that, things spiral out of control quite quickly. I work better when I am busy, it has made me a lot more passionate about my playing.”
As for a future career, Doak is still working it out, she says.
“I love science and music, so maybe I will become a scientist or maybe I will play baroque music for the rest of my life. I don’t know yet. Right now I am enjoying learning and all the opportunities I have.”
Programme:
Talented musicians, led by UC Music Professor Mark Menzies, will perform Vivaldi Recorder concerto “La Notte” RV 439, Concerto Grosso “Beatles Go Baroque” and other hidden gems of Baroque music.
Recorder – Lily Doak
Violin – Mark Menzies
Cello – Tomas Hurnik
Harpsichord – Daniel Cooper
String ensemble of the University of Canterbury
Event details:
“Beatles go Baroque” – Baroque Music Community is on 21 June at 2pm at The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts. Tickets $30 adult, $20 senior, $10 student, $5 child. Buy tickets here. Door sales also available.
Together Again is on Monday June 22, 7.00pm at The Great Hall, Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora. Tickets $20, $10 concession. Buy tickets here.

MENZA AGM 2020
2020-08-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Dilworth Junior School, 27 Omahu Road, Remuera, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand
Via Zoom or in person.
Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa (MENZA) is having their AGM on the 8th August in Auckland at Dilworth Junior Campus. If you are a new member, it is a great opportunity to hear about what has happened over the last year, and what else MENZA does for music education.
The programme is:
1.00-2.15pm Workshops (note new start time of 1pm for the Ukulele workshop)
2.15-2.30pm Drinks and nibbles
2.30-4.00pm AGM
There are two confirmed workshops:

Maria Winder and the Ukulele Trust – 2020 Kiwileles Songbook play-through
Delysse Glynn – National Moderator for Music

Board nomination forms are available from admin@menza.co.nz, along with the minutes of the previous AGM.
There is an option to attend the secondary workshop and the AGM via Zoom. Email admin@menza.co.nz for the link and password.
If you have any questions please email admin@menza.co.nz, or ask your nearest MENZA board member, found in the listings for your region at the top of the MENZA homepage.
Register now

BODY PERCUSSION and CIRCLE GAMES with Clare McCormack
2020-08-22 14:00 - 15:00
ONLINE ZOOM Saturday 22 August 2pm – 3pm

For Primary level music specialists or general teachers
Zoom on in and get some fun ideas for body percussion and circle games.
Orrf and Kodaly inspired
There will be an opportunity to share one of your favourite circle games too, if you so wish.
Register here to be sent the zoom link prior to the event

WELCOME ON IN with Clare McCormack
2020-08-29 14:00 - 15:00
ONLINE ZOOM NOTE CHANGE OF DATE TO SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2pm – 3pm

For Primary level music specialists or general teachers
Zoom on in and get some fun ideas for welcome songs, name songs and games.
Orff and Kodaly inspired.
There will be an opportunity to share one of your favourite name games too, if you so wish.
Register here to be sent the zoom link prior to the event

Fine Arts Academy: Integrated Fine Arts Learning in a Blended Program
2020-09-03 05:00 - 06:00
Join Jenn and Jamie who will answer your questions about blended learning between music educators and general classroom teachers. Hear about their program the FAe- Fine Arts eCademy, a K-8 blended learning fine arts program where students learn through the arts at school and through a personalized learning program at home. This town hall session will answer your questions about how schoo may look different and way to adapt to the ‘new normal’ of blended learning.

Cancelled - Kodály Aotearoa Professional Development
2020-09-11 - 2020-09-14
Cancelled due to Covid’19 restrictions

For further information about the following events, please contact Megan Flint – meganjude@xtra.co.nz
Kodály Music Education are working in conjunction with Project Prima Volta and the Cuskelly College of Music to run these courses in New Zealand.
For those of you who are looking at completing Primary 2, Primary 3 and Secondary 2 courses (for credit or for audit) the dates are as follows:

Friday 11 September and Saturday 12 September (Part 1 – to be held in Christchurch)
followed by 2-10 October (Part 2 – to be held in Hawkes Bay).

We are implementing a new course structure in 2020 which Dr James Cuskelly and I believe will be a very successful model for New Zealand moving forward. In Part 1 (2 days) you will come together, go through all of the cultural materials repertoire, be presented with the conducting materials, choir materials and begin musicianship. You will also make a start on the first lesson plans so that you are ready to begin practicum early in Part 2 of the course. This will give you a head start for preparing materials (e.g. sing and plays, ensembles, conducting etc) prior to the October course. The October course will have four teaching days then one day off followed by another four teaching days – a total of nine days.

If you are enrolling for Primary 3 for credit (not audit), please remember that you will need to have your song file completed and ready for assessment from 2 October. More information to come in 2020.

I am very excited that the Primary 3 course will be offered for the first in New Zealand! Thank you very much to those eligible participants who have been waiting a number of years for this to happen.

We will also be running a Primary 1 course in 2020 so if you have colleagues who you are keen to encourage, the dates for that course are below. There are two locations for Part 1 for those interested in Primary 1.

Sunday 13 / Monday 14 September Christchurch. This two-day course will be offered as taster-days for those keen to find out more. Those who are interested in continuing on to complete an accredited course would then also attend the 2-10 October course in Hawkes Bay.
Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June – Auckland. This two-day course will be offered as taster-days for those keen to find out more. Those who are interested in continuing on to complete an accredited course would then also attend the 2-10 October course in Hawkes Bay.

Cancelled - Kodály Aotearoa Professional Development (Taster)
2020-09-11 - 2020-09-14
Cancelled due to Covid’19 restrictions
For futher information about the following events, please contact Megan Flint – meganjude@xtra.co.nz
Kodály Music Education are working in conjunction with Project Prima Volta and the Cuskelly College of Music to run these courses in New Zealand.
The following events in Christchurch are yet to be confirmed due to Covid’19 restrictions, but it could be useful to have in your calendar.
For those of you who are looking at completing Primary 2, Primary 3 and Secondary 2 courses (for credit or for audit) the dates are as follows:

Friday 11 September and Saturday 12 September (Part 1 – to be held in Christchurch)
followed by 2-10 October (Part 2 – to be held in Hawkes Bay).

We are implementing a new course structure in 2020 which Dr James Cuskelly and I believe will be a very successful model for New Zealand moving forward. In Part 1 (2 days) you will come together, go through all of the cultural materials repertoire, be presented with the conducting materials, choir materials and begin musicianship. You will also make a start on the first lesson plans so that you are ready to begin practicum early in Part 2 of the course. This will give you a head start for preparing materials (e.g. sing and plays, ensembles, conducting etc) prior to the October course. The October course will have four teaching days then one day off followed by another four teaching days – a total of nine days.

If you are enrolling for Primary 3 for credit (not audit), please remember that you will need to have your song file completed and ready for assessment from 2 October. More information to come in 2020.

I am very excited that the Primary 3 course will be offered for the first in New Zealand! Thank you very much to those eligible participants who have been waiting a number of years for this to happen.

We will also be running a Primary 1 course in 2020 so if you have colleagues who you are keen to encourage, the dates for that course are below. There are two locations for Part 1 for those interested in Primary 1.

Sunday 13 / Monday 14 September Christchurch. This two-day course will be offered as taster-days for those keen to find out more. Those who are interested in continuing on to complete an accredited course would then also attend the 2-10 October course in Hawkes Bay.

Sing, Say, Dance and Play: Orff Around the World Whangarei 2020
2020-09-14 15:30 - 18:00 | Whangarei Old Library, Rust Ave, Whangarei
This workshop for teachers explores our identity in a variety of ways that can provide motivation for music and movement. Through speaking, singing, moving and playing together we will explore and learn about the Orff approach with an Aotearoa flavour.

Kodály Australia Virtual Summit
2020-09-28 08:30 - 16:00
Join fellow educators throughout the world for a day of inspiring online presentations, practical workshops and engaging discussions led by internationally renowned leaders.
To Sustain the Vision until we can physically meet again in 2022, we have put together a program which includes Keynote Presentations from Dr Árpád Tóth, Dr Anita Collins and Dr László Norbert Nemes along with workshops and Q and A sessions presented by each state as well as live and recorded presentations from our guest choirs.
Full Program Information is here: http://kodalynationalconference.org.au/program/
The cost for the day is $20 for members and $90 for non Members (including 1 year membership) – Bookings are now open here: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=645809&
Remember to pass the word around and help us make this day a wonderful day of connection with colleagues! There is a link here (https://mcusercontent.com/4afd3c18d2748f9307fb48dc1/files/bad89d46-1ddb-4c13-a82d-41b753aaa4a3/Flyer_Virtual_Summit.pdf) to help you promote this as well!
